“The fact is domestic violence impacts (businesses’) bottom line,” said Lee. “Not only is there the real risk of violence but we can look at stalking behaviors, we could look at absenteeism, showing up late, interruptions at work.. all of these things interrupt the job and that impacts the bottom line. that’s why it’s their business.”

Verizon Wireless holds training seminars like this every year.

The company has chosen domestic violence as its issue to target to bring about improvements for its employees, customers and community.